Side view of the Ravenna 26
Close-up of the Ravenna 26.
Dusty Strings founder Ray Mooers playing the Ravenna 26-string harp.
Ravenna 26
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General Information
For the discriminating and budget-minded beginner, traveler, teacher, or student, the 26-string Ravenna fills many needs with its affordability, reliability, portability, and most importantly its rich and satisfying sound. Its innovative design and construction techniques (patent pending) allow us to incorporate more features than are usually found in harps in this price range. The stave-back soundbox makes for great playing comfort. Dusty Strings’ characteristic bright, full sound, tuning stability, even tension across the strings, and meticulous craftsmanship make the Ravenna 26 a great value, and it has a two-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Watch and listen to the Ravenna 26 harp.
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Features
Loveland sharping levers are optional on the Ravenna 26. All the lever holes are pre-drilled, making it easy to add levers at a later date. The built-in leg drops smoothly into place for convenient and adjustable playing support.
Range and Tuning
| Strings: | 26 |
| Octaves: | 3-1/2 |
| Low: | C (1 octave below Middle C) |
| High: | G (2-1/2 octaves above Middle C) |
| Levers: | optional |
View/download a string/tuning chart: fh26_chart.pdf (*) (80 KB)
Note: The Ravenna uses the same strings and tuning as our FH26 model harp.
Woods
Soundboard: Clear finished laminated Finland birch. Neck and Pillar: Solid ash with clear lacquer finish. Soundbox: Laminated Finland birch with black ash-grained vinyl veneer.
Dimensions
| Height: | without leg extended:
to top of soundboard: 30.75 inches maximum height: 38.75 inches with standard leg fully extended:
with optional long leg fully extended:
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| Weight: | approx. 14 lbs. |
Price
| Standard with no sharping levers: | $595.00 |
| With C and F levers: | $745.00 |
| With full levers: | $970.00 |
Options
- Additional sharping levers, installed when the harp is built: $20.00
- Black Lacquer on neck and pillar (view photo): $80.00
- Burgundy or green neck and soundbox (view photo): $160.00
- Long Leg (more information and photo) — Ordered with a new harp: $ 30.00 Ordered separately: $65.00
- Ravenna Stand (more information and photos): $99.00
- Pickup System, internal mount (more information) — “a la carte”: $275.00; factory installed: $375.00
Optional case
CE26 Harp Case
CD26 Harp Case
We have two form-fitting, soft-shell cases that fit the FH26, Allegro, and Ravenna harps. The CE26 has foam padding with a cordura exterior, zipper closing, shoulder strap, and an exterior pocket for music and other accessories. The CD26 (included with the FH26 harp) is the deluxe version, with more substantial foam, a plush interior, and two exterior accessory pockets, one of which has slots for four legs. Both cases include D-rings to attach optional pack straps, which allow the harp to balance comfortably on the back, even on a bicycle. Price: CE26—$95.00; CD26—$160.00; optional backpack straps—$28.95
HARP LINKS
Models:
Ravenna 26 |
Ravenna 34 |
Allegro 26 |
Crescendo 32 |
FH26 |
FH26 Double-Strung |
FH32 |
FH36B |
FH36S
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